Agency : Environmental Protection Agency
Closing Date/Time: 07/18/2023
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,992.00/Month, CBA Language Applies-Full Range $3,992-$5,502 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC029
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 28505
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*
Job Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Legal Counsel/Deputy General Legal Counsel/Division of Records is seeking candidates to serve as FOIA/Records Screeners, Environmental Protection Legal Investigator I’s. The ideal candidates for this position will be organized, detailed and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.
The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Job Responsibilities
40% 1. Receives and analyzes Agency records to identify exemptions from public disclosure for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Division of Legal Counsel (DLC), Division of Records;
- Researches requests, confers with applicable Agency staff and coordinates technical information
- Makes determination if documents include claims and justifications of confidential and/or trade secret material
- Drafts response informing claimant of decision and/or guidance for confidentiality and trade secret claims
- Redacts/edits information to exclude all unauthorized information
- Updates the Agency public records exemption tracking system with regard to exemptions identified
- Assists unit staff in ensuring appropriate imaging of records identified as exempt from public disclosure.
35% 2. Processes Freedom of Information Act requests in accordance with the FOIA;
- Updates the Agency Freedom of Information Act tracking system with all FOIA requests
- Evaluates and determines requested information
- Requests copies of approved information and sends response to requestor
- Forwards all denial letters, including reason and list documents withheld to the Agency’s central file
(Job Responsibilities continued)
15% 3. Researches and reviews laws, administrative regulations, precedents and other references pertaining to the Agency;
- Drafts memoranda on assigned projects identifying specific information
05% 4. Maintains and updates the Freedom of Information Act reference manual for the Agency including revisions and new procedures for the review of confidential and trade secret claims and justifications;
- Remains current and informed on all applicable laws and regulations
05% 5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to two years of college plus
- One year of experience in investigative work in law enforcement, insurance, security or related field.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Prefers ability to compile and summarize data in a clear concise format.
- Prefers ability to apply and interpret laws and regulations relating to environmental protection.
- Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors and general public.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel software.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a name based background check
Work Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Work Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702
Agency Contact:
Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@Illinois.gov
Phone #:217-558-1256
Job Family: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door: “Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”
Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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